Esther was right. Doris was crying and worried about her. "Esther, what did you do? Who is the man with you today? You are married. How can you...?"
"Mom." Esther helplessly interrupted her. "It's just for show. I just wanted to annoy James."
"What did you say? A show?"
"Mom, it's fine that other people don't believe me. But you should trust me."
Doris hesitated, "Of course I trust you, but your grandmother doesn't. She won't let you go."
"I don't care as long as you trust me." Esther comforted Doris. "Mom, don't worry. I'll be fine. Don't cry."
Doris was still worried. "But you have to return home tomorrow. I'm worried that Betty will punish you."
"No, Mom, she wouldn't do that. I got to go." Esther was distressed and hung up the phone.
She had to return to the Gibson's tomorrow. Esther didn't know what Betty would do to her. Actually, she was also very scared.
No matter how fearful she was, she had to return there.